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International Day of Democracy 2025: From Voice to Action in Africa’s Democratic Journey

Where does Africa stand today in its pursuit of democracy? This is the question worth asking as the world marks the International Day of Democracy on September 15, a day.

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Reimagining Nigeria-South Africa Economic Ties: A Post-Oil Strategy

Nigeria and South Africa—Africa’s two largest economies—are once again at a defining moment in their relationship. Historically shaped by conflict, cooperation, and competition, the partnership between Abuja and Pretoria has.

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South-South Ties: Africa and Latin America’s New Development Pact

At the dawn of a new era in global cooperation, Africa and Latin America are charting a course beyond historical orbit, away from entrenched Euro-U.S. alignments and towards a shared.

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The Truth Behind Africa’s Digital Growth: Mobile Internet Expansion and Connectivity

Sub-Saharan Africa today stands at a critical crossroads in its digital transformation. A new GSMA report (State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2025) reveals a striking paradox: while mobile broadband infrastructure.

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Mission 300: Africa’s Roadmap to Power 300 Million Lives by 2030

Mission 300 is an unprecedented, time-bound push to halve Africa’s electricity deficit within six years. Led by the World Bank Group (WBG) in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB).

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India’s Shift to African Oil: Why IOC’s New Strategy Matters for Africa

India’s state-owned refining giant, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has quietly made a strategic adjustment in its global procurement, favouring West African and Middle Eastern crude over U.S. barrels. The move,.

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Africa’s Solar Take-Off: The Record Import Boom Rewiring the Continent

Over the 12 months to June 2025, imports of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels into Africa reached record levels, driven overwhelmingly by Chinese exports. The scale is striking: total panel imports.

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Why Currency Strength Matters for Africa’s Economic Future

In today’s interconnected world, currencies are more than just units of exchange. They are strategic assets that shape trade flows, attract investment, and signal the health of entire economies. For.

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Kenya and Uganda Deepen Trade Ties as U.S. Tariffs Reshape Africa’s Global Position

In July 2025, Donald Trump’s administration imposed sweeping tariffs on African exports, raising taxes by 10% across the board and up to 50% for selected nations. While South Africa, Nigeria,.

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Zambia Inflation Drops as Copper Sector Expansion Powers Growth

In August 2025, Zambia recorded its lowest annual inflation rate in over two years — 12.6%, down from 13% in July. The decline, driven by easing food and non-food prices,.

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